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Kajori Sheryl Paul
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Post by Kajori Sheryl Paul »

I hope Madison and Justin are able to have their happily ever after.

Thank you for the great review.
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This story seems to be full of family incidents and dramas around Madison and Justin. It includes intrigue, suspense and romance. The characters look attractive since they are relatable to readers. Sounds interesting!
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I love stories about family dramas, but I am still surprised to find that Justin and Madison are step-siblings. I am sure I will have a blast reading it.
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An intriguing romance thriller where familial love triumphs amid chaos. From the review, the blends of mystery and suspense with emotional rollercoaster of family dramas is engaging. Making the book a page turner. Thank you for the recommendation. Although romance isn't my thing, I enjoyed your review. Well done.
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This is the third book in a series, although the author states it can be read as a standalone. I don’t disagree with that based on the beginning of the book. However, I'm also not sure what to make of the story, it hasn't quite done enough to hook me in.
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I was pleasantly surprised to see that B Truly has another series going. I am not a romance reader, though. I still got the free book and will give it a try.
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Wow, the drama in the story is palpable in this review. Intrigue, family relationships, female power... there is a lot of layers! I like how you mentioned being intrigued by the gossip and secrets, too! Yay for books that show this part of "humanity".
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'Official Review: As the Secrets Turn' by B. Truly allows the readers to comprehend the plot of the action thriller story. It takes a look at the book from every angle. The point that the author's story was about the bonds of family and the love they share, no matter how unconventional, is worth mentioning in the review. Readers would find the characters' dialogues filled with wittiness and humor, making the story fun. Also, as mentioned in the review, the book was a creative blend of mystery, thriller, and romance. Learning that the book was authentic and had its share of intrigue and suspense was great!
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However, when random omens started to manifest—from a turbulent flight, a missing wedding dress, a reckless driver, and a mysterious fortune teller to a horrific incident, Madison started to wonder whether they were signs, as she questioned the very reason she was in Jamaica.

That sounds pretty ominous. I'd be a bit spooked, too. Also, I don't know how I feel about step-siblings being romantic. It's kind of icky.
The story dropped me in the middle of a series of family dramas — some hilarious and others not so much. The story started with a family event and was nothing short of exciting, with a long trail of spilled secrets left behind. It was a roller coaster of one dramatic incident to another. It reminded me of the drama that usually went down in Madea's Family Reunion. The Jenkins and the Guillory family brought with them a lot of thrill. Despite all the commotion, Truly's story was one about the bonds of family and the love they share, no matter how unconventional.
Families are an endless source of stories...
The characters came through as real human beings that readers could relate to. The author didn't present them through a rose-colored, fairytale, happily-ever-after lens. I saw them as they were — scared, disappointed, self-doubting, broken, loved, etc. Most significantly, I saw them navigate relationships with their turpsy curves even as they were subject to the unpredictability of fate and life.
What a beautiful description! You should consider pursuing writing, too.
The characters' dialogues were a scintillating part of the story. They were filled with wittiness and humor, making the story fun and entertaining. As a reader, I appreciated how I was privy to the inside gossip and secrets through conversations between characters and much more. The revelations were made in dramatic ways. Through the conversations, readers who had not read the previous books would get some insight into the story's background.
Witty dialogues always liven up a story. Thank you for your fantastic review!
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Thank you for your thorough review on "As The Secrets Turn" by B. Truly. It's fascinating to hear how you skillfully weave together family drama, mystery, and romance to create a captivating narrative. Your insights into the authenticity of the characters and their dialogues highlight the depth of the storytelling. The characters came through as real human beings that readers could relate to. The author didn't present them through a rose-colored, fairytale, happily-ever-after lens. I saw them as they were — scared, disappointed, self-doubting, broken, loved, etc. This book is temporarily free on Amazon so I have put it on my shelf to read and because the other two books are on "kindle unlimited" I have also added them to my shelf. I do want to note that Amazon has noted that this is a stand-a-lone book so you don't have to purchase or read the other two books. Congratulations to the author for BOTD.

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I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to how the relationship of Madison and Justin will pan out as their wedding draws near, with secrets spilling out along the way.
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Post by Cheryl Erickson »

This young adult book follows the forbidden love story of Madison and Justin, and it is filled with romance, drama, and suspense. I would prefer to read book one and book two first, so that I can understand the complete history of the characters. Thank you for such a positive and encouraging book review.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting thriller/mystery story following a couple who is set to be married in Jamaica, but a series of unfortunate or bad events seem to get in the way of the couple's happy festivities. Will they get the wedding that they planned? It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Post by Chinazo Anozie »

That's a lot of omens! I hope Madison and Justin finally have their special day hitch-free. I'm really interested in the plot, so I'll check out this book.
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Post by Laiman Mmnto »

Family versus family? :arrow: Sparing in an arena of a mystical destination? :idea2: Piques my interest. I wander what's the secrets that would turn up. :shock2:
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